Hacky

About

Hacky is a single player simulation game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Cuddle Code and was released on November 1, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Become an elite hacker in cyberpunk typing simulator. Infiltrate networks, steal data by typing simple commands. Unlocking new abilities as you go deeper. No coding skills needed.

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Single-Player

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive typing experience, making players feel like real hackers while navigating through its engaging mechanics.
Well-designed with a great atmosphere, visuals, and soundtrack, the game successfully captures the essence of hacking as portrayed in movies.
The upgrade mechanics and variety of classes provide replay value, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and playstyles.

The game is very short, leading to a lack of content and exploration once players have completed it.
Some players experience motion sickness due to background animations, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The tutorial is lacking in detail, making it difficult for some players to understand the mechanics and navigate the game effectively.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and an engaging interface, combining typing challenges with strategic node exploration, which creates an addictive "one more run" experience. Players appreciate the balance of difficulty and the upgrade mechanics, while the visuals and soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere. The game effectively blends typing skills with arcade-like elements, making it both fun and skill-sharpening.
- “Gameplay loop really scratches that 'one more run' feeling.”
- “Hacky is an interesting take on the roguelike genre as a whole; utilizing typing as a core mechanic and a handful of familiar command-line functions for navigation, it's surprisingly addictive and somewhat arcade-like.”
- “Overall, excellent game; the difficulty is very reasonable (and of course there are options to challenge yourself more), balance is generally good, gameplay is fun and engaging without feeling overwhelming. The atmosphere and music are exactly what you would expect from a hacking game. I am having a lot of fun, and I expect you will too.”
- “The fourth problem: it seems like this game goes for an 'all or nothing' style of gameplay.”
- “As for gameplay, it does have a lot of typing, being almost entirely controlled through commands and keyboard spam.”
- “The mechanics of the game are basically a typing game mixed with strategy and node exploration.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability due to its short length, especially when utilizing specific strategies, but players find value in experimenting with different classes that present new challenges. Overall, it is considered a fun experience with decent replay potential.
- “Super fun game with high replay value!”
- “It's very short (when you do the connect_key strategy), but there's some replay value here and there with the few other classes giving you more challenges to go through.”
- “It's very short (when you use the connect_key strategy), but there's some replay value here and there with the few other classes giving you more challenges to go through.”
- “5/16 game time / replayability”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-designed and complements the atmosphere effectively, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging soundtrack that aligns perfectly with the hacking theme, contributing to the fun and immersive gameplay.
- “Well designed, great atmosphere and music.”
- “Simple mechanics and interface, good visuals and soundtrack.”
- “Overall, excellent game. The difficulty is very reasonable (and of course there are options to challenge yourself more). Balance is generally good, gameplay is fun and engaging without feeling overwhelming. The atmosphere and music are exactly what you would expect from a hacking game. I am having a lot of fun, and I expect you will too.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring good visuals that enhance the experience, though they lack the flashy effects often seen in Hollywood portrayals of hacking. While the interface is simple, it effectively supports the gameplay without overwhelming the player. Overall, the graphics are solid but not groundbreaking.
- “Simple mechanics and interface, good visuals and soundtrack.”
- “Ever watched one of those hacker movies and thought, 'man, I wish I could do that!' You know, furiously typing gibberish while futuristic graphics swirl around and someone yells, 'we're in!' Well, Hacky might just be your express ticket to hacker stardom – minus the Hollywood special effects (sorry, no random equations flying through the air or 3D rotating cubes that definitely mean you're 'in the mainframe').”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users indicating that there is either no story or that it is poorly executed.
- “The story is virtually non-existent.”
- “The narrative is poorly constructed and lacks depth.”
- “There is no engaging story to keep players invested.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its well-designed environment and fitting music, which effectively complement the hacking theme. Reviewers find it engaging and enjoyable, contributing to an overall excellent gaming experience.
- “Well designed, great atmosphere and music.”
- “Overall, excellent game. The difficulty is very reasonable (and of course there are options to challenge yourself more). Balance is generally good, gameplay is fun and engaging without feeling overwhelming. The atmosphere and music are exactly what you would expect from a hacking game. I am having a lot of fun, and I expect you will too.”